May Events
April 30th - May 2nd Saint Joseph's Feast
Saint Joseph's Church, Makawao
(808) 572-7652
Annual, traditional event in Upcountry Maui features delicious food, great entertainment, valuable auction, games, crafters, Country Store, bouncers, plants, livestock auction, and much more. April 30th: 6pm - 11pm. May 1st: 10am - 11pm. May 2nd: 10am - 6pm.
1st Maui Onion Festival
Whalers Village, Kaanapali Resort
(808) 661-4567
www.whalersvillage.com
Email: info@whalersvillage.com
21st annual festival features celebrity chef demonstrations, entertainment, Maui onion recipe contest for amateurs and professionals, exhibits, and a walk through farmer’s market. Special shopping promotions start April 26 at the more than 90 shops & restaurants at Whalers Village. 2010 participating celebrity chefs include Mark Ellman of Mala’s Ocean Tavern, Roy Yamaguchi of Roy’s Restaurants, D.K. Kodama of Sansei Restaurants and Cane & Taro (Maui), James McDonald of Pacific’O and I’O Restaurants, and 2009 winner David Paul of David Paul’s Island Grill in Lahaina. Whalers Village is located at 2435 Kaanapali Parkway in Kaanapali Beach Resort. Free admission.
1st Molokai Agricultural Country Fair
"Unity in our AG Community"
Lanikeha Community Center, Hoolehua
(808) 567-9234 or (808) 560-6215
Molokai's 1st Agricultural County Fair will showcase Molokai grown produce and animal products. The all day event features a Country Store, Keiki Corner, Haku Lei Making Contest & Classes, and Food and Craft booths. Live entertainment is by Cityside & Sean Naauaoa. Other attractions include a Dog Show, Game Fowl Show, Grease Pig Contest, and sustainable food recipe contest. This event is 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., free and open to the public.
2nd The Brothers Cazimero
Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Castle Theatre
(808) 242-SHOW
www.mauiarts.org
The Brothers Cazimero are consummate performers who have made their indelible imprint on the face of contemporary Hawaiian music. Their talent, longevity and sales success have placed them in a league of their own. The Brothers Cazimero showcase their Annual Lei Day Concert celebrating 30 years of consistently sold out May Day concerts. Contact Maui Arts & Cultural Center box office for tickets, or visit their website for more information.
7th Wailuku Town's First Friday Celebration
Market Street, Wailuku
(808) 871-5500
Enjoy Wailuku Town's monthly Street Fest, featuring live entertainment, foods, music and shopping in Wailuku's historic town. Free admission. This event is sponsored by the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
8th & 9th Lahaina Arts Society Fine Art Fairs
Under the Historic Lahaina Banyan Tree, Front Street
(808) 661-0111
www.lahaina-arts.com
Discover some of Maui’s most talented artists displaying a wonderful balance of exotic local art at reasonable prices, including original paintings, ceramics, photography, wood carving, baskets, jewelry, glass art and much more! Sponsored by the Lahaina Arts Association.
8th Seabury Hall Craft Fair
Seabury Hall Campus, Makawao
(808) 572-7235
www.seaburyhall.com
37th annual craft fair with island crafts, demonstrations, keiki activities and entertainment
8th Pineapple Grill Gala
A Benefit for Hale Makua Health Services
Pineapple Grill Restaurant, Kapalua
(808) 871-9283
www.halemakua.org
Guests will delight in signature dishes prepared by Pineapple Grill Executive Chef, Ryan Luckey, and his extraordinary culinary team. A fifth anniversary celebration, this market-style feast will be paired with fine wines and spirits. Special room rates available at the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua. For tickets or more information, call Hale Makua Health Services. All proceeds benefit Hale Makua Health Services.
13th Hawaiian Music Series
Baldwin Home Museum, Lahaina
(808) 661-3262
www.lahainarestoration.org
A free Hawaiian concert, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., on the lawn of the historic Baldwin Home Museum facing Front Street. Local Seniors create colorful leis on-site. Free admission. This event is sponsored by the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
13th and 15th Moloka'i Ka Hula Piko 2010
Mitchell Pau'ole Center, Kaunakakai
(808) 291-2626
kahulapiko@gmail.com
19th annual celebration of the birth of hula on Moloka'i. Available May 13th is an excursion and evening lecture, conducted by Halau Hula O Kukunaokala. The 15th will be a day filled with great entertainment, food and crafts. All events are free and open to the public.
14th-15th Maui Matsuri Festival
Maui Community College, Central Courtyard
(808) 283-9999
www.mauimatsuri.com
10th annual festival celebrating Japanese culture on Maui. This two day event features contests, food and craft booths, cultural exhibits, keiki activities, live entertainment, demonstrations, an appearance by Kikaida, and a free family movie night. This event is sponsored by the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
15th Maui Brewers Festival
Maui Arts & Cultural Center's Events Lawn
(808) 242-7469
www.mauiarts.org
2nd annual BrewFest returns as one of the most fun and exuberant events at the MACC. Sample fabulous hand-crafted beer from across the state and the country. Enjoy all-you-can eat pupu and rock to live entertainment outdoors in paradise. For more information, contact the Maui Arts & Cultural Center.
15th Pahinui Hawaiian Band, with Cyril Pahinui
McCoy Studio Theatre, Maui Arts & Cultural Center
(808) 242-7469
www.mauiarts.org
In the footsteps of his father, Hawaiian Music Master Cyril Pahinui has brought together a group of close friends and family members to continue the Pahinui legacy. In the Pahinui Hawaiian Band are longtime friend and steel guitarist, Greg Sardinha, nephew, Kunia Galdeira, master slack key and bass player, Sonny Lim, and student, Peter Moon, son of renowned ‘ukulele master by the same name. Cyril’s equally well-known older brother, Bla Pahinui, makes guest appearances. Pahinui Hawaiian Band continues to perpetuate the rich, vibrant sound of patriarch, Gabby Pahinui, with musical qualities that only the Pahinui family can create. Their incomparable arrangements and enjoyable stage presence have already won the hearts of fans worldwide. Call the box office for tickets or more information.
22nd & 23rd Lahaina Arts Society Fine Art Fairs
Under the Historic Lahaina Banyan Tree, Front Street
(808) 661-0111
www.lahaina-arts.com
Discover some of Maui’s most talented artists displaying a wonderful balance of exotic local art at reasonable prices, including original paintings, ceramics, photography, wood carving, baskets, jewelry, glass art and much more! Sponsored by the Lahaina Arts Association.
23rd - 29th Restaurant Week Wailea, Hana Hou
16 Wailea Resort restaurantswww.opentable.com or www.wailearesortassociation.com
Back by popular demand, is the return of Wailea Resorts "Restaurant Week Wailea". This celebration of Wailea's finest cuisine takes place at participating restaurants throughout Wailea, May 23rd - 29th. Pre-fixe menus include amazing three course meals. No tickets, passes or coupons needed ~ simply make your reservations and enjoy!
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